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  • [ December 7, 2025 ] Pakistan Proposes New Security Organization Involving China, Bangladesh and Pakistan. South Asia
  • [ December 7, 2025 ] Turkey decided to remove the S-400 missile system to re-enter the F-35 program. Europe
  • [ December 7, 2025 ] Germany in talks with Israel to buy more Arrow 3 air defense systems. Anti-air Missiles
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Europe

Has Ukraine become Russia’s Iraq or Afghanistan 2.0 for Putin?

April 1, 2023 GDC 0

The most immediate issue is that Russia invaded Ukraine. But, of course, that is not the beginning of the story. I am very sympathetic to the Ukrainian people in this war, but I will try […]

Europe

The West Must Give Putin The “Lessons of Iraq” in Ukraine

February 26, 2022 GDC 0

President Putin avoided sending boots on Syrian ground and deployed limited numbers of troops in Syria. Syria was a showroom for Russian weapons that generated $15 billion weapons sales to North Africa and Southeast Asia. […]

Europe

Ukrainian S-300 Shot Down Two IL-76 Aircraft, One Su-25 and One Helicopter

February 26, 2022 GDC 0

Ukraine shot down two Russian fighter jets, two IL-76 aircraft and a helicopter, reported the week newspaper citing Ukrainian officials. The head of the Vinnytsia Regional State Administration, Serhiy Borzov, said on social media that […]

Americas

U.S. mourns death of ‘trailblazer’ Colin Powell as tributes pour in

October 19, 2021 GDC 0

Political leaders from Tony Blair to Dick Cheney praise the former soldier and diplomat in the wake of his death from Covid. Colin Powell, the first Black US secretary of state whose leadership in several […]

Americas

Thank You: June 12 Is Officially Women’s Veterans Day

June 13, 2021 GDC 0

June 12, 2021 is Women Veterans Day. Maryland is home to 52,000 women Veterans. The day is the anniversary of the signing of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act on June 12, 1948. The law […]

  • UAE suspends talks with US over purchase of F-35 fighter jets

    December 16, 2021 0
    Abu Dhabi halts $23bn deal after concerns about restrictions from Washington on use of Chinese telecommunication equipment which the U.S. suspect spywares are embedded into the Huawei 5G devices. U.S. Senate may restrict F-35 sales [...]
  • Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Hasina’s Son Sajeeb Wazed Joy: A Covert Billionaire, Cult of Personality Charged with Drunk Driving, Drug, and Unlicensed Firearms Possession in The U.S.

    July 30, 2024 0
    During Awami League tenure (1996-2001, 2009-present), Sheikh Rehana and Sheikh Hasina are known as Madame Commission, the exclusively authorized person of the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to transact all illegal cash dealings. Bangladesh’s corruption [...]
  • Japan to fund $348 million for Six Vietnamese Patrol Boats

    July 30, 2020 0
    Vietnam on July 28 2020, signed an agreement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to borrow 36.63 billion yen ($348.2 million) to build six patrol vessels, state media reported, amid rising tensions in the [...]
  • Airbus Unveils French Army’s NH90 Caïman Special Operations Helicopter Prototype

    April 5, 2025 0
    Airbus has unveiled the prototype of the French Army’s NH90 Caïman Standard 2 multirole helicopter at an international special operations exhibit in Martignas-sur-Jalle. NHIndustries NH90 multi-role military helicopterDateMay 12, 2020German Navy to Buy 31 NH90 [...]
  • Ukraine just blew up Russian S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile in occupied Crimea

    August 24, 2023 0
    The Ukrainian intelligence agency claimed it had destroyed a key Russian S-400 surface-to-air missile defense system in occupied Crimea. If confirmed, it would be another embarrassing blow for Moscow, as Ukraine increasingly targets Russia’s assets [...]
  • Ukraine’s drone strikes destroyed Russia’s Tu-95 and A-50 aircraft repair shop.

    December 1, 2025 0
    Russia’s Afipsky oil refinery and the Beriev aircraft plant in Taganrog—where Moscow repairs its strategic bombers—came under Ukrainian attack overnight. Ukrainian Defense Forces hit the Afipsky oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai and an aircraft [...]
Europe

Germany purchases drones, missiles and assault rifles worth €2.9 billion.

December 1, 2025 0

German lawmakers are set to approve spending €2.9 billion on 11 military procurement contracts for items including drones, rifles and missiles. The defense ministry is seeking approval for purchases from domestic manufacturers such as Heckler […]

Europe

Colt CZ presented the Mk 47 automatic grenade launcher at Milipol 2025.

November 28, 2025 0

Colt CZ presented the Mk 47 automatic grenade launcher at Milipol 2025, following the company’s complete acquisition of the system from General Dynamics in early 2024. At Milipol 2025, Colt CZ, through its subsidiary Colt, […]

Europe

STM Defense Technologies develops new Alpagu loitering munition.

November 6, 2025 0

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Americas

Brazilian Army trials new remotely operated weapon system.

October 28, 2025 0

The Brazilian Army has conducted field acceptance tests on the second prototype of its upgraded remotely operated weapon system, the UT30BR2, according to the Tecnologia & Defesa. The tests were carried out on October 9 […]

Central Asia

Serbian and Azerbaijan army train with B-52 M-15 Nora howitzers ahead of deliveries.

October 27, 2025 0

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Europe

Estonia purchases South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers.

October 26, 2025 0

Estonia’s Ministry of Defense has signed a defense agreement in Seoul to acquire South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers, expanding its long-range fires beyond the U.S.-made HIMARS. The move strengthens Estonia’s deterrence posture on […]

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    Boeing Unveils New Hypersonic Aircraft Concept

  • Europe

    Putin arrested General Sergei Surovikin over Wagner group mutiny

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s HIMARS strikes destroyed key Kursk bridge

  • Air Platform

    Myanmar and Nigeria Ground JF-17 Blunder Fighter Jets Amid Reliability, Quality and Maintenance Issues

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea Delivers First Tranche of 140mm Towed Mortars to Russian Army

  • Europe

    Russian Army’s warfighting capability more degraded than reported in media

  • C4iSR

    U.S. State Department Approves Ground-based Command And Control System To Morocco

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed Russia’s Uragan 9P140 rocket launchers

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Awarded Contract To Produce 24 F-15EX Eagle II Fighter Jets For Indonesia

  • Air Platform

    Saab Started Delivering Gripen E to Sweden and Brazil

  • Europe

    A Russian Tu-95 Pilot Behind Strikes on Ukraine Shot Dead Inside Russia’s Engels Airbase

  • Air Platform

    Israel Buying More F-35I Adir Stealth Jets And KC-46 Tankers

  • Europe

    Russian State TV Shows Huge Gas Pipeline Explosion In St Petersberg, Suspected Sabotage Within Russia

  • Middle East

    Israeli F-35 Repeatedly Entered Iranian Airspace To Prepare Strikes On Iran’s Nuclear Facilities

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    Middle East

    Israel’s Mossad spy chief visits UAE for security talks

  • Air Platform

    Turkey develops cargo drone for special forces

  • Europe

    Belarusian arms exports grow by 15% reaching more than $1B sales

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Rheinmetall to export Australian-made turrets to Hungary

  • Americas

    The US Missile Defense Agency released request for proposals (RFP) on Next Generation Interceptor

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Boeing Australia starts production of Royal Wingman UCAV for RAAF

  • C4iSR

    India To Replace Su-30MKI Russian-dud BARS Radar With Indigenous Radar

  • South Asia

    President Trump embraces Pakistan, a great opportunity for Pakistan’s economy and armed forces.

  • Air Platform

    President Trump Supports the Sale of F-35 Stealth Jets to Saudi Arabia.

  • C4iSR

    Russian troops find Ukraine’s Sentinel radar mockup

  • Europe

    Ukraine and Slovakia to jointly build 155mm self-propelled howitzer

  • Europe

    Ukrainian $10,000 drone set off fire at Russia’s $30 million ammunition depot

  • Europe

    Russian commander using captive punishment to clamp down poor discipline and alcohol abuse

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian Navy’s forward posture strategy in Malacca Straits

  • Air Platform

    What are the India Specific Enhancements In Indian Air Force’s Rafale

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hyundai Rotem exhibits its Next-Gen battle tank concept while it continues delivering K2 tanks to South Korean Army

  • Europe

    Bayraktar Kızılelma achieves simulated Gökdoğan air-to-air missile firing at F-16 fighter jet.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces destroyed a column of T-80BV and T-72B3 tanks

  • Europe

    Russians started to display domestic dissent against Kremlin’s mass mobilization attempts

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Taiwan unveils ‘T-Dome’ missile shield modelled on Israel’s Iron Dome.

  • Americas

    USS Gerald R. Ford Completes Shock Tests

  • Defense Industry

    The Ukraine war dealt a knockout blow to Russia’s arms exports

  • Europe

    Ukraine killed 3,180 Russian airborne troops in Zaporizhia Oblast

  • Middle East

    Israeli Could Strike Iran As It Struck Iraqi And Syrian Nuclear Reactor

  • Europe

    Nagorno-Karabakh War: A Modern Warfare Of Drone Age

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones destroy Russian army’s supply vehicles

  • Europe

    Ukrainian artillery blew up Russian BM-30 rocket launcher system

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems delivers four new Eurofighter Typhoon to Kuwait

  • Americas

    Boeing Declared Partnership For Canada’s FFCP Programme

  • Europe

    ABB to provide integrated power and distribution system for ASW frigates

  • Anti-ship Missile

    The underperforming Indian Brahmos missile was sold because of China, not because of its performance

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Pandemic sees spike in number of ADF recruits

  • Air Platform

    Australia retires MRH90 Taipan transport helicopters fleet early

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s strikes on Kerch and Chonhar bridges in Crimea are disrupting Russian logistics ISW reports

  • Naval Platforms

    PLAN’s Type 055 Destroyer

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia Negotiating with France to Buy 48 Rafale Fighters

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